A shocking murder-suicide unfolded inside a classroom at Mai Bhago Law College in Usma village, Tarn Taran, Punjab, on Monday (captured on CCTV). A first-year law student, Prince Raj, allegedly shot his female classmate, Sandeep Kaur, dead just before classes began. Immediately after, he turned the gun on himself. Sandeep died on the spot, while Raj was critically injured and taken to hospital. Fellow students and faculty were stunned as panic spread across campus. Police have begun a probe into the motive and security lapses, reviewing footage and interviewing witnesses.

In Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, three minor sisters — Nishika (16), Prachi (14) and Pakhi (12) — allegedly jumped to their deaths from the ninth floor of their Bharat City flat early on 4 February after their parents reportedly took away their mobile phones amid concerns over online gaming and Korean content obsession. Police recovered a suicide note and diary showing emotional distress and a strong attachment to Korean culture. Investigation has uncovered a complex family background involving the father’s multiple marriages and past incidents, raising questions about living conditions, isolation, school dropouts and psychological health as probes continue. (PC: NDTV)

Delhi Police have registered an FIR after an unpublished memoir of former Army chief General MM Naravane was found circulating online. Police said they acted after seeing posts claiming that a pre-print copy of Four Stars of Destiny was being shared on websites and social media. A preliminary check found a PDF of a typeset manuscript online. Officials said the book had not received final clearance from authorities. The case has been given to the Special Cell to trace the source of the leak and identify those sharing it. The issue triggered a political row after Rahul Gandhi displayed a copy and said, “They did not want me to speak about it.” (PC: NDTV)

The Supreme Court of India on 9 February 2026 firmly ruled that no impediment will be allowed in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, amid objections raised by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee against the Election Commission’s exercise. The bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant granted a one-week extension to finalise the Bengal voter list beyond the original 14 February deadline to complete scrutiny of documents. The court also directed the West Bengal DGP to file an affidavit on law-and-order issues and said additional directions would be issued if needed to ensure the SIR proceeds smoothly without disruption. (PC: PTI)

Abdul Rehman, a 20-year-old terror suspect lodged in Faridabad’s Neemka Jail, was killed by a fellow inmate late on 8 February, police said. Rehman, arrested in March 2025 during a joint operation by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad and Haryana Special Task Force, was accused of plotting an attack on the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and found with two hand grenades. He was attacked with a sharp object by inmate Arun Choudhary inside the prison and later pronounced dead. Authorities have ordered an investigation into the incident and are reviewing prison security protocols.

The Supreme Court has extended the deadline for West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls by one week beyond February 14. The bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant said it would not “create any impediments” in completing the revision process. The order came while hearing a plea filed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee against the SIR exercise. The court directed that 8,555 Group B officers named by the state must report to district electoral officers by 5 pm. The Election Commission earlier said it faced a manpower shortage. The court allowed the ECI to replace EROs and AEROs if needed and assign trained micro observers. (PC: HT)

An unauthorised balloon entered restricted airspace at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Monday, causing a security scare. The balloon was spotted drifting over the airport premises. CISF personnel quickly intercepted and seized it. Officials said the balloon belonged to a private construction company based in Hoskote. It was reportedly launched from outside the airport but went off course after operators lost control. Aviation rules strictly ban drones and balloons near airports due to safety risks. A complaint has been filed at the airport police station. Devanahalli police have registered a case and are investigating possible negligence behind the incident. (PC: News18)

Indian Railways plans to launch another Vande Bharat Express train for Karnataka. The new semi-high-speed train will run on the Bengaluru–Mangaluru route. It will be operated by the South Western Railway zone. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the service will start after electrification and safety checks are completed. The train is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities. Officials said it will improve regional connectivity and boost the state’s economy. Karnataka currently has 22 Vande Bharat train services. The Centre has allocated ₹7,748 crore for railway projects in the state. (PC: Ministry of Railways/File)

A luxury Lamborghini crash in central Delhi left six people injured on Sunday afternoon. The car was driven by Shivam Mishra, son of a billionaire tobacco businessman from Kanpur. Eyewitnesses said the car suddenly lost control near the Ring Wala area. It hit an auto-rickshaw, a motorcycle, and then climbed onto the pavement. The family claimed Shivam suffered a seizure while driving. Police said they are checking the medical claim. No FIR has been filed yet. Locals stopped the car and alleged that private bouncers tried to take the driver away. An investigation is ongoing. (PC: HT)

Several schools in New Delhi received bomb threat emails on Monday, prompting widespread alarm among students, parents, and authorities. The messages, which included incendiary language like “Delhi will become Khalistan”, led to immediate evacuations, deployment of police, K-9 units, and bomb disposal squads, and thorough security sweeps of the campuses. No explosives or suspicious devices were found during the searches. This incident comes amid a recurring pattern of similar bomb-threat emails targeting educational institutions in Delhi and other cities, causing repeated disruptions and placing city security forces on high alert while investigations into the source and motive continue. (PC: PTI)